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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a prediction given by the grand inquisitor about the future of the church?
(a) It will be destroyed by Jesus.
(b) It will soon crumble.
(c) It will last for eternity.
(d) The will have power over the state.

2. What does the grand inquisitor say accompanies faith?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Doubt.
(d) Love.

3. What does Ivan promise to do before he dies?
(a) Join the church.
(b) Travel wide and spread love.
(c) Follow the teachings of Jesus on his own.
(d) Return to visit Alyosha.

4. What does the cardinal say man will do for earthly bread?
(a) Believe.
(b) Anything.
(c) Stop sinning.
(d) Be appeased.

5. Why does the grand inquisitor think man values more than bread?
(a) Love and happiness.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Someone to worship.
(d) Order.

6. What does the grand inquisitor say the church has done to Jesus' work?
(a) Brought his work to the masses.
(b) Helped his work to completion.
(c) Corrected his work.
(d) Finished his work.

7. What is the second thing Jesus was tempted with?
(a) Healing the world.
(b) Proving his power to all.
(c) Asking for forgiveness.
(d) Seizing power.

8. Why does the cardinal think Jesus wouldn't feed the world?
(a) He thinks he is selfish.
(b) He does not think them worthy.
(c) He thinks the must work for their food.
(d) He did not want to buy their obedience.

9. What does Ivan say must exist among the clergy?
(a) A man unlike the inquisitor.
(b) Jesus in disguise.
(c) Hope and love.
(d) One believer in the church's mission.

10. To what does the grand inquisitor say man prefers death?
(a) Loving all equally.
(b) Knowing right and wrong.
(c) Starvation.
(d) Wisdom.

11. How does the inquisitor equate the clergy and Jesus himself?
(a) They both made sacrifices.
(b) They are both powerfull.
(c) They both love the weak.
(d) They both love the strong.

12. Why does Alyosha accuse Ivan of being a Mason?
(a) He is against the Inquisition.
(b) He seems to believe in a mystery behind religion.
(c) He seeks to overthrow the church.
(d) He seems greedy for power.

13. Who will continue to suffer if the church becomes all powerful?
(a) The people of the world.
(b) Jesus.
(c) The clergy.
(d) Those who believe in truth.

14. What is the significance of the Tower of Babel?
(a) Physical power.
(b) Man trying to equal god.
(c) Scientific acheivement.
(d) Supreme knowledge.

15. What will the church believe about their reign of power?
(a) It is in Jesus' name.
(b) They will know it is against Jesus' word.
(c) They will expect Jesus' approval.
(d) It will be truthful and holy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alyosha accuse Ivan of lacking?

2. Why does Ivan say the inquisitor suffers?

3. Why does the grand inquisitor say that Jesus didn't love people at all?

4. What changes in himself does the grand inquisitor confess?

5. According to the grand inquisitor, what role does Jesus reject?

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